Who always has the right of way?

• A. Pedestrians
• B. Vehicles on the main road
• C. Traffic signals
• D. Emergency vehicles

Answer: (A)

Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks. When someone is in or about to enter a crosswalk, drivers must slow down or stop to let them pass. This priority protects people who are most vulnerable on the road, and it applies even if you have a green light or are turning—you must yield to someone clearly in the crosswalk. Traffic signals and signs guide who goes when, but they don’t override a pedestrian’s right to cross in a crosswalk. Emergency vehicles have a special override when responding with lights and sirens, but that’s a specific exception rather than the everyday rule.